| Name of the project: Action for Stronger CSO Voice
Start date: August 15, 2018 End Date: August 15, 2019 Project budget: (life of Project): $175,000 Implementer: Fund for Active Citizenship – fAKT |
Goal: To strengthen voice and influence of civil society in democratic participation and processes in Montenegro
Specific Objectives:
- To support civil society organizations in developing and leading initiatives that support democratic development and human rights
- To contribute to increased citizen engagement in affecting change at the local and national level
Priority areas/sectors and themes
- Youth Empowerment and Outreach
- Economic and Political Empowerment of Women
- Empowerment of Disadvantaged and Marginalized Communities
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Countering Violent Extremism
Expected results
- Up to 18 CSOs supported financially to implement their projects;
- Contribution to increased CSOs visibility, credibility and legitimacy in advocating for and contributing to progressive social change;
- Increased capacities and organizational growth of 8-13 small-sized community-based organizations, recipients of grants and mentoring, leading to improved practices regarding their constituency and ability to engage/mobilize broader community.
